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Taylor, Carol – Adults Learning, 2012
In Adult Learners' Week last year there was a first-time national award, sponsored by Pearson, for the Adult Apprentice of the Year. There were 81 nominees from across the age range and from a multitude of jobs. Staff at NIACE were keen to find out more about their stories so they analysed their nominations, asked for more information and…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Students, Self Esteem, Community Programs
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Walsh, Anita – Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 2006
In the United Kingdom there has been a considerable increase in the academic recognition of workplace learning, and a number of new awards drawing on workplace learning have been introduced. These include apprenticeships and Advanced Apprenticeships, both of which contain National Vocational Qualifications, and the Foundation Degree. In addition,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Qualifications, Work Experience, Labor Market